Meanwhile, newspaper editorial boards continue to rally around the idea to increase the gas tax. Most notably this week The New York Times and Bloomberg offered compelling arguments for raising the user fee to ensure it has the buying power of the 2014 dollar. Even comedian Jon Stewart of The Daily Show weighed in with his views on the subject.

The White House also focused much of its week on infrastructure investment, releasing a report to support its Rebuild America campaign.

Good infrastructure has a ripple effect: Job creation ✓ Less road congestion ✓ More reliable travel times ✓ pic.twitter.com/dhzBo2Whfp

ASCE urges the 116th Congress to focus on prioritizing infrastructure upgrades and modernization to sustain our economy, public health, and safety. Contact your Member of Congress to urge them to draft and pass legislation that moves toward closing the $2 trillion investment gap.

Senate Appropriators have allocated funding to the High Hazard Potential Dams Program. Write your Members of Congress and ask them to fund this program so that our nation’s “D” dams can receive the investment they need.